Is There a Separate J-2 Waiver Fee?
No additional Department of State fee is charged for a J-2 spouse or child who is included in the principal J-1 waiver application.
There is no extra dependent fee
DOS expressly states that there are no additional processing fees for a J-2 spouse or child included on the principal waiver application.
The principal pays the DS-3035 processing fee
The J-1 applicant submits the current DOS processing fee with the principal DS-3035 package.
Independent J-2 applications are different
A J-2 filing independently under the rare humanitarian procedure must complete a separate DS-3035 and pay the processing fee for that independent application.
The DOS fee is nonrefundable
The current DOS processing fee is nonrefundable. Applicants should verify the current amount and payment instructions before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay an extra fee for my J-2 spouse?
No, not when the spouse is included in the principal J-1 waiver application.
Do J-2 children each pay another fee?
No.
Does an independently applying J-2 pay a fee?
Yes. DOS instructs an independent J-2 applicant to complete DS-3035 and pay the processing fee.
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